1. O little town of Bethlehem How still we see thee lie
Above thy deep and dreamless sleep
The silent stars go by

2. Yet in thy dark streets shineth The everlasting Light
The hope and fears of all the years
Are met in thee tonight

3. For Christ is born of Mary And gathered all above
While mortals sleep, the angels keep
Their watch of wondering love

4. O morning stars together Proclaim the holy birth
And praises sing to God the King
And Peace to men on earth

5. How silently, how silently The wondrous gift is given!
So God imparts to human hearts
The blessings of His heaven

6. No ear may hear His coming But in this world of sin
Where meek souls will receive Him still
The dear Christ enters in

7. O holy Child of Bethlehem Descend to us, we pray
Cast out our sin and enter in
Be born in us today

8. We hear the Christmas angels The great glad tidings tell
O come to us, abide with us
Our Lord, Emmanuel!
"O Little Town of Bethlehem"
Written by Lewis Henry Redner and Phillips Brooks - Public Domain